obituaries


Josephine Mable Stoops

Josephine Mable Stoops

July 3, 2024

Josephine M. Stoops, the daughter of Calvin Roark and Elizabeth Spacek Roark was born on September 25th, 1930 in Summersville, MO and passed away July 3rd, 2024 at the age of 93.

Jo was a lifelong resident of Summersville. She graduated from Summersville High School, where she loved playing volleyball with her best friend Bessie Faye. She...

Rees Richard Smith Sr.

Rees Richard Smith Sr.

June 26, 2024

Rees Richard Smith Sr the son of Joseph Napoleon Smith and Fern Adelle Vedder was born January 30, 1951 in Houston, Missouri and passed away at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, MO on June 26, 2024 making him 73 years old.

He was united in marriage to Tamara Jo Smith on September 22, 2017. Rees Richard Smith Sr...

Dorthene Daisy Merckling

Dorthene Daisy Merckling

June 24, 2024

Dorthene Daisy Merckling, the daughter of Omer Brim and Oprha (Hubbs) Brim, was born October 7, 1934 in Raymondville, Missouri. After a long and meaningful life, Dorthene passed away on June 24, 2024 surrounded by a family that absolutely adored her. She was 89 years old.

She lived in Raymondville for most of her life and often...

Shirley Faye Todd

Shirley Faye Todd

June 24, 2024

Shirley Faye (Eason) Todd was born March 28, 1941 in Rector, Arkansas to Louie E. and Mary A. (Grissom) Eason.  She passed away at her home on June 24, 2024 surrounded by family and close friends.  She was 83.

Shirley grew up in Nimmons, Arkansas where she met and married Clifford A. Todd.  They had 3 children:...

Bernice Bradford

Bernice Bradford

June 24, 2024

Bernice (Vaughn) Bradford, the daughter of Henry A. and Mammie M. (McDonald) Vaughn was born August 22, 1938 at Seargent, Missouri.  She passed away June 24, 2024 at her home in Willow Springs, Missouri at the age of 85.

Bernice was united in marriage to Dale Bradford on April 17, 1958 and to their union 4 children...

James Robert Lamb

James Robert Lamb

June 24, 2024

James Robert Lamb

Born: September 4th, 1937

Entered into Rest on: June 24th, 2024 at the age of 86.

James (Jim) Robert Lamb was born at home to James Louis Lamb and Loise Katherene Hackett in Lee Summit, Missouri. James graduated in 1955 from Lee Summit High School. He belonged to the National...

Mark Allan Hampton

Mark Allan Hampton

June 23, 2024

Mark Allan Hampton, the son of Dr. Lavere Hampton and Leota Fuhr Hampton was born on February 18, 1956, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Mark passed away in the early morning of June 23, 2024, in the Burko Hunting Area, Moduli Region of Tanzania, making his age 68 years.

Mark graduated from Summersville High School in 1974, and...

Larry Ozen Rutledge

Larry Ozen Rutledge

June 19, 2024

Larry Ozen Rutledge, son of Elree Ozen and  Laverne (Grandstaff) Rutledge, was born November 19, 1943 at home in Birch Tree, Missouri.  He passed away at his home in Summersville, Missouri with his loving family by his side on June 19, 2024 at the age of 80 years and 7 months.  He closed his eyes and his Lord and...

Carol Ruth Lowell

Carol Ruth Lowell

June 13, 2024

Carol Ruth (Riley) Lowell, the daughter of Donald E. Riley and Mary R. (Pyles) Riley was born January 24, 1941 in Summersville, MO and passed away at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO on June 13, 2024 at the age of 83.  Carol was united in marriage to Merle A Lowell on July 25, 1959 and to this union...

Denny Earl Russell

Denny Earl Russell

June 13, 2024

Denny Earl Russell, the son of the late Jerry D. Russell and Bonnie M. (Houston) Brown was born November 5, 1957, at Houston, MO, and passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, MO, on June 13, 2024, at the age of 66.  Denny was united in marriage to Diana Price on June 18, 1980.  To this union two...

Stephen "Scott" Brake

Stephen "Scott" Brake

June 11, 2024

Obituary for Stephen “Scott” Brake

Stephen “Scott” Brake was born on October 6, 1968 to Dale Albert and the late Vivian Sue McMahan Brake at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus/Crystal City, Missouri. After a heroic battle with lung cancer, Scott left his earthly home on June 11, 2024 at the Harry S. Truman VA Hospital...

Sheila Elaine Tyler

Sheila Elaine Tyler

June 4, 2024

Sheila Elaine Tyler, daughter of Fred & Betty Craig Sr., was born on October 23, 1956, in Summersville, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loved ones in Mountain View, Missouri. Sheila was 67 years old.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Sheila was born...

Sylvia Norris Cashatt

Sylvia Norris Cashatt

June 2, 2024

SYLVIA NORRIS LARGEN CASHATT

Sylvia was born in Carroll County, Virginia on September 8, 1919, to John and Nell Largen, their firstborn.  A sister, Audrey, followed two years later on the same date. Another sister, Maude, and a brother, John, also known as JE, completed the family.

She graduated high school in 1937...

Cody William Ice

Cody William Ice

May 26, 2024

Cody William Ice was born September 1, 1940 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri to Floyd Herbert and Clara Rose (Cody) Ice.  He passed away May 26, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 83.

Cody was united in marriage to Marilyn June (Coats) Ice on October 4, 1959.  They were blessed...

Richard Neal Gift

Richard Neal Gift

May 21, 2024

Richard Neal Gift was born on September 2, 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Ruthene Gift along with his older infant brother, Michael.

Richard was an adorable little boy and the apple of his mother’s eye.  He grew up playing with his older brother, sister and many neighborhood...

Brad Lynn Hinkle

Brad Lynn Hinkle

May 12, 2024

Brad Lynn Hinkle the son of Roger and Joy (Crider) Hinkle born August 18,1977 in Mountain View, Missouri and passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on May 12, 2024.

Brad is survived by his wife Renae and sons Keaton, Cooper, and Cort.  His parents Roger and Joy Hinkle of Houston, one brother T.J.Hinkle (Christa) all of Houston,...

Roberta Ann Thomure

Roberta Ann Thomure

May 12, 2024

Roberta Ann Houser was born on November 8, 1936, in Fredericktown, Missouri, to Robert Virgil and Dorothy Luella (Combs) Houser. She departed this world bound for her heavenly home on May 12, 2024, Mother's Day, at the age of 87 years, 6 months, and 4 days.

Roberta grew up in Fredericktown and Davis Place (Clayton), Missouri. Later...

Samuel "Sam" Wayne Pummill Jr

Samuel "Sam" Wayne Pummill Jr

May 6, 2024

Samuel Wayne Pummill JR was born November 6, 1969 at Mountain View, Missouri, the son of Samuel Wayne Pummill SR and Betty Lou Phillips (Pummill-Logue).  He departed this life on May 6, 2024 at the age of 54.

Sam was united in marriage to the love of his life, Alberta Conner, on December 16, 2003.  To their...

Irley Gene Neugebauer

Irley Gene Neugebauer

April 3, 2024

Irley Gene Neugebauer the son of Fredrick Enoch and Lena Dosha (Lesley) Neugebauer was born January 28, 1937, in Frederick, Oklahoma and passed away in Houston, Missouri on April 3, 2024, making him 87 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Lena Neugebauer, one brother Freddie Neugebauer.

Irley is survived...

Nadine Shockley

Nadine Shockley

March 28, 2024

Naomi Nadine Shockley the daughter of Lea (Richardson) Farrow and (Carl) Rufus Farrow was born August 27, 1929, at Summersville, Missouri. Nadine passed away at the age of 94, under the comfort and care of Mountain View Health Care, March 28, 2024.  Nadine married Jack William Shockley on December 24, 1948. Into their home were born 2 sons, Richard...